Boys Baseball
For additional information, contact John Bondra, Boys Baseball Commissioner at [email protected].
Follow us on Twitter: @HH Boys Baseball
Let’s Play Ball!
For approximately 20 years, the Highland
Hts. Boys’ Baseball Program has been
teaching the fundamentals of baseball, as
well as good sportsmanship, to the youth
in our community. Not only does the program help players build a strong skill
foundation and a love of the game, it also
helps them build self-confidence and lasting friendships.
Join us in the park this summer and let’s
play ball!
Mandatory player observations will be held Sunday, April 9 for
Boys Minor & Major Divisions at the Mayfield High School Field
House.
BOYS MINOR (AGES 9-10)
REGISTRATION & SIGN-IN:
OBSERVATION:
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 10:00-10:15 A.M.
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 10:15-12:00 P.M.
BOYS MAJOR (AGES 11-12)
REGISTRATION & SIGN-IN:
OBSERVATION:
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 12:00-12:15 P.M.
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 12:15-2:00 P.M.
Mighty Mite and Pony Divisions will not have observations.
GENERAL BASEBALL INFORMATION
REGISTER ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD THE 
REGISTRATION FORM AT
WWW.HIGHLANDHTS.COM
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 9
Official practices start approx. April 15. Regular season begins approx.
May 22.
Make up games for every division can be scheduled Monday through
Sunday at any available field for Division play. The date and time of the
game will be established by the League Commissioner.
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The season ends approx. July 14 after a League Tournament and
Championship Game.
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There may be weekend tournament teams in each division. Contact John
Bondra at [email protected] for information.
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Picture Day will be Saturday, May 27 at the Park Barn Pavilion. Team
times to be announced.
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Highland Hts. Boys Baseball has a uniform dress code rule of SOLID
white baseball pants.
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Each player will receive a team hat, team shirt, and team socks.
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All players must purchase their own pair of SOLID white baseball pants.
If wearing all-purpose athletic shoes, they must have plastic or rubber
cleats. (NO METAL CLEATS are permitted).
Girls and Boys T-Ball (Co-ed)
Resident Fee $45 - Non-Resident Fee $55
Highland Heights T-Ball is a co-ed league in which each team rosters both boys and girls, ages 4,
5 & 6. Players are introduced to the game of baseball in a simple and enjoyable fashion.
Children will have the opportunity to learn their way from home plate around all the base
paths. The season consists of games that last three innings. The players will be hitting the ball
from a tee and defending their positions. All players will receive a sportsmanship award at the
conclusion of the season. Each player will receive a team hat and shirt. Teams will be
assembled by managers by the end of April.
GAME DAYS: Saturday Mornings at 9:30 a.m. Fields #2 - #7 PRACTICE BEGINS: Approx. May 6th
SEASON BEGINS: Approx. May 27th and ends with a night game on approx. June 30th
PICTURE DAY: Saturday, May 27th at the Park Barn Pavilion
For additional information, contact David Ianiro, Rec. Director at [email protected].
Boys Baseball
HOW TO REGISTER
Register online at www.highlandhts.com
or
Download a form at www.highlandhts.com and mail your check to:
City of Highland Heights
5827 Highland Road
Highland Hts., OH 44143
Attn: Summer Programs
or
In Person at the Finance Dept. in City Hall at 5827 Highland Road
WHICH TEAM IS RIGHT FOR MY CHILD…..
Boys Baseball Mighty Mite Division Ages 6, 7 & 8:
Highland Hts. Resident Fee $60; Non-Resident Fee $75
The Mighty Mite Division is coach pitch. Players will
learn the names and placement of all fielding positions,
and learn what an out is, and how it happens. Players
will learn the basic mechanics of hitting, throwing,
catching, and base running. Most importantly, the
players will learn the importance of team play and
sportsmanship.
GAME DAYS: Mon., Wed. & Fri. at 6:00 p.m. and 7:15
p.m. at Fields #4, #5, #6, and #7
Boys Baseball Minor Division Ages 9 &10:
Highland Hts. Resident Fee $75; Non-Resident Fee $90
Players will further their knowledge of baseball and
begin to develop proper hitting technique such as
positioning at the plate, grip on the bat, bat speed,
balance, two eyes on the ball, and timing. Defensively,
players will learn position responsibility and the
mechanics of fielding ground balls, line drives, pop ups
and fly balls. The importance of team play and
sportsmanship will also be emphasized.
GAME DAYS: Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. and
7:45 p.m. at Fields #6 and #7
Players will also begin to learn that bunting is a big part
of the game. Players will learn proper base running
technique such as running within the base paths,
breaking off the base, stealing, breaking up the double
play, and run downs. Defensively, players will learn
proper positioning in a variety of situations such as
covering the base on steal attempts, back up
responsibilities, and anticipating before the strike of
the bat. Major players will learn the importance of team
play and sportsmanship.
GAME DAYS: Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. and
7:45 p.m. at Field #7
Boys Baseball Pony Division 13, 14 & 15 Year Olds:
Highland Hts. Resident Fee $80; Non-Resident Fee $95
Players will develop both physical and mental skills
that will prepare them for this level and perhaps high
school baseball. Players will review hitting, fielding,
throwing, base running and the rules of the game to be
successful at this level. Players will break down the art
of base stealing such as the proper way to leadoff,
secondary leads, and reading the pitcher while he is in
the stretch. Pitchers, along with position players will
review the balk rules. Defensively, the players will learn
how to adjust to the pitch to give their team a better
chance at making the play.
Boys Baseball Major Division Ages 11 & 12:
GAME DAYS: Mondays through Fridays at 6:00 p.m. &
Highland Hts. Resident Fee $75; Non-Resident Fee $90
8:00 p.m. at Field #1. Interleague play with local
Players will start breaking down the mechanics of community TBA.
hitting and defensive play even more than in the earlier
divisions. They will learn the importance of stride,
weight shift, balance, timing, and pitch selection.
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Girls Softball
For additional information, contact Paul Kinczel, Girls Softball Commissioner at [email protected].
Follow us on Twitter: @HHGirlsSoftball
Time to Round the Bases!
Each year volunteer coaches and players,
from the age of 5 to 14, come together to
learn the basics, as well as the intricacies
of the game of softball.
Mandatory player observations will be held Sunday, April 9 for
Girls Pixie Fast Pitch & Jr. Fast Pitch Leagues at the Mayfield
High School Field House.
PIXIE FAST PITCH (AGES 9-10)
REGISTRATION & SIGN-IN:
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2:00-2:15 A.M.
OBSERVATION:
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2:15-3:30 P.M.
From the days of traditional slow pitch,
the girls’ game has now evolved into an
exciting, competitive game of fast pitch.
JR. FAST PITCH (AGES 11-12)
REGISTRATION & SIGN-IN:
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 3:30-3:45 P.M.
OBSERVATION:
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 3:45-5:00 P.M.
Players will be taught hitting, fielding,
base running and pitching techniques,
while having fun and developing lifelong
friendships.
Instructional and Sr. Fast Pitch will not have observations.
Join us in the park this summer and let’s
play ball!
GENERAL BASEBALL INFORMATION
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Depending upon the weather, official practices start approx. April 22.
Regular season begins approx. May 30.
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Make up games for every league can be scheduled Monday through
Sunday at any available field for league play. The date and time of the
game will be established by the League Commissioner.
REGISTER ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD THE
REGISTRATION FORM AT
WWW.HIGHLANDHTS.COM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS APRIL 9.
WHICH TEAM IS RIGHT FOR MY CHILD…..
The season ends approx. July 14 after a League Tournament and
Championship Game.

There may be weekend tournament teams in your league. Contact Paul
Kinczel at [email protected] for information.

Picture Day will be Saturday, May 27 at the Park Barn Pavilion. Team
times to be announced.
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Highland Hts. Girls Softball has a uniform dress code. Each player should
wear black shorts or black baseball pants and will receive a team hat,
team shirt, and team socks.
Instructional League - Ages 7 & 8:
Highland Hts. Resident Fee $60; Non-Resident Fee $75
Jr. Fast Pitch League - Ages 11 & 12:
Highland Hts. Resident Fee $65; Non-Resident Fee $80
This is a coach pitch league structured as an
introduction to the game of softball. Games are five
innings in length and allow the players to review the
basics of hitting, fielding and base running.
GAME DAYS: Tuesdays and Thursdays
LOCATION: Fields #4 and #5
This league is intended to get girls more accustomed to
the true fast pitch game (which is the predominant
focus in junior high and high school and in certain grade
school programs). Players focus on the fundamentals of
the game along with the challenges fast pitch offers.
GAME DAYS: Mondays through Fridays
LOCATION: Fields #2 & #3
Pixie Fast Pitch - Ages 9 & 10:
Highland Hts. Resident Fee $60; Non-Resident Fee $75
Sr. Fast Pitch League - Ages 13 &14:
Pixie League players begin to pitch their own game with Highland Hts. Resident Fee $70; Non-Resident Fee $85
this introduction to a modified fast pitch (a “flatter”
The girls in this league will continue to build upon the
pitch is permitted versus the high arc of traditional
fast pitch skills they have learned in previous leagues.
softball). The coaching staff introduces new techniques The league consists of an organized team or teams
to help further develop skills originally learned in our
playing games against other local communities. Limited
Instructional League. Hitting, fielding, base running and space available.
pitching mechanics will be reviewed.
GAME DAYS: Mondays through Fridays
GAME DAYS: Mondays through Fridays
LOCATION: Fields #2 & #3, along with games at other
LOCATION: Fields #2 and #3
local community fields.
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